COUNTENANCING

Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 26

Scrabble letter values: C₃O₁U₁N₁T₁E₁N₁A₁N₁C₃I₁N₁G₂ = 18

Definition

COUNTENANCING is the present participle of COUNTENANCE.

verb COUNTENANCE: consent to, give permission.

Synonyms of COUNTENANCE: permit, allow, let

“The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.”